Customized Employment Specialist for IDD
Are you passionate about creating meaningful and inclusive opportunities for individuals with disabilities to thrive in the workforce? Join our dedicated team as a Customized Employment Specialist and be at the forefront of empowering lives through employment! Be part of a process where you learn about our inspiring individuals, their strengths, and goals.
Then, collaborate with employers in the community to help them find employment that fits them.
Benefits:
o Group insurance benefits available (medical, dental, vision)o 403(b) retirement plan, with a company matching programo 10 paid holidays per yearo Paid time off plan includes vacation, sick and personal dayso Employee Wellness and Assistance programso Company paid Short-Term Disability, Life and AD&D Insuranceo Credit Union MembershipJOB DEVELOPER
Essential Functions:
1.
Initiates and maintains positive working relationships with a variety of businesses throughout the community.
Focus on relationship building, job carving, and job matching ensuring that job match is a good fit for all.
2.
Assists on outreach programs with the public, Division of Rehabilitation Services, and Carroll County Public Schools regarding inclusion, transition, and disability-related topics.
3.
Assists and trains in job seeking, resume writing, application completion, and interviewing strategies.
4.
Provides onsite support with interviews, orientation, initial job training, intensive support, and fading and continued coaching.
5.
Participates in individual job development, on-the-job-training (OJT), and job coaching at employment sites.
6.
Provides instruction to adults regarding successful work behavior, appearance, and employer interaction.
7.
Attends transition-focused meetings and Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) as needed or directed.
All other duties as assigned.
1.
High School Diploma and at least one year of experience working with individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
ACRE and CESP training Preferred.
2.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products, specifically Word and Excel.
3.
Ability to communicate professionally and effectively, both verbally and in writing.
4.
Completion of CPR, First Aid, and other Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) and Arc required training with application of learned principles and skills to the job.
5.
Valid driver's license with no more than 2 current points on record.
6.
Clean drug screen and criminal record (The Arc provides programs, services, and direct care to vulnerable adults).
7.
Sales experience helpful as you are trying to sell our individuals to employers.
8.
Ability to flex hours as needed to provide support for job seekers or employees.
JOB DEVELOPER PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
1.
Ability to lift/manipulate at least 50 pounds frequently with ability to lift, carry and/or exert force in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally.
2.
Ability to withstand prolonged periods of standing and frequent bending, stooping, reaching, pulling, and pushing required:
Including lifting a wheelchair and repositioning an individual.
3.
Ability to transfer individual from a chair to vehicle, bed to chair.
Ability to position individual on a sling or Hoyer lift.
Ability to physically secure individual in a wheelchair to the van with tie-downs.
PI226325398 Recommended Skills Administration Cpr Developmental Disabilities First Aid And Preparedness Interpersonal Skills Microsoft Excel Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Then, collaborate with employers in the community to help them find employment that fits them.
Benefits:
o Group insurance benefits available (medical, dental, vision)o 403(b) retirement plan, with a company matching programo 10 paid holidays per yearo Paid time off plan includes vacation, sick and personal dayso Employee Wellness and Assistance programso Company paid Short-Term Disability, Life and AD&D Insuranceo Credit Union MembershipJOB DEVELOPER
Essential Functions:
1.
Initiates and maintains positive working relationships with a variety of businesses throughout the community.
Focus on relationship building, job carving, and job matching ensuring that job match is a good fit for all.
2.
Assists on outreach programs with the public, Division of Rehabilitation Services, and Carroll County Public Schools regarding inclusion, transition, and disability-related topics.
3.
Assists and trains in job seeking, resume writing, application completion, and interviewing strategies.
4.
Provides onsite support with interviews, orientation, initial job training, intensive support, and fading and continued coaching.
5.
Participates in individual job development, on-the-job-training (OJT), and job coaching at employment sites.
6.
Provides instruction to adults regarding successful work behavior, appearance, and employer interaction.
7.
Attends transition-focused meetings and Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) as needed or directed.
All other duties as assigned.
1.
High School Diploma and at least one year of experience working with individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
ACRE and CESP training Preferred.
2.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products, specifically Word and Excel.
3.
Ability to communicate professionally and effectively, both verbally and in writing.
4.
Completion of CPR, First Aid, and other Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) and Arc required training with application of learned principles and skills to the job.
5.
Valid driver's license with no more than 2 current points on record.
6.
Clean drug screen and criminal record (The Arc provides programs, services, and direct care to vulnerable adults).
7.
Sales experience helpful as you are trying to sell our individuals to employers.
8.
Ability to flex hours as needed to provide support for job seekers or employees.
JOB DEVELOPER PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
1.
Ability to lift/manipulate at least 50 pounds frequently with ability to lift, carry and/or exert force in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally.
2.
Ability to withstand prolonged periods of standing and frequent bending, stooping, reaching, pulling, and pushing required:
Including lifting a wheelchair and repositioning an individual.
3.
Ability to transfer individual from a chair to vehicle, bed to chair.
Ability to position individual on a sling or Hoyer lift.
Ability to physically secure individual in a wheelchair to the van with tie-downs.
PI226325398 Recommended Skills Administration Cpr Developmental Disabilities First Aid And Preparedness Interpersonal Skills Microsoft Excel Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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